Gateway Technical College is hosting its 14th annual Celebrate Earth Day event on April 23. The event will be held in person from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Gateway’s Kenosha Campus, 3520 30th Ave., and Gateway’s Elkhorn Campus, 400 County Road H. This popular celebration is open to the public. It provides a […]
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Kenosha Student Recognized as one of Wisconsin’s Top Scholar Athletes
A Kenosha student has been named a finalist for the 2022 Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association’s (WIAA) Statewide Scholar-Athlete Awards. In the state of Wisconsin, 16 senior girls and 16 senior boys have been selected as finalists to receive this prestigious award. The award program, underwritten by Marshfield Children’s Hospital, began in 1984 and since has recognized […]
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Kenosha Unified School District gets a fresh new look
The Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) has received a fresh new logo with a handful of variations to boot. Created at no cost by KUSD staff, the new logos not only offer a refreshed look but also were created with historical and modern-day significance at the heart of the project. Kenosha Unified School District’s new […]
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Paying for College: 3 Ways to Lessen the Sting
Having a goal, or a dream, of higher education is an incredible thing. Unfortunately, though, it is definitely not cheap. Paying for college is one of the leading reasons that people often opt out of the entire experience. They hear horror stories of the total number people paid, how long they will be paying off […]
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Shane Tews to speak: Implementing Technovation: A discussion on policy challenges to adopting technological solutions for urban issues on April 14
On Thursday, April 14, at 5 p.m., UW-Parkside Center for Research in Innovation and Smart Cities and the Tommy Thompson Center for Public Leadership will be hosting Implementing Technovation with speaker Shane Tews at the UW-Parkside Student Center Ballroom. The event will also be live-streamed on YouTube. This event is free of charge and open […]
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Firebirds men’s volleyball host first weekend of NCAA Tournament
The Carthage College Firebirds’ men’s volleyball team will be hosting this weekend’s NCAA tournament action at Tarble Arena. The team earned an overall number one seed after earning the CCIW tournament title on Saturday with a 3-1 win over conference rival North Central. Slivinski and Schmidt lead Firebirds past Cardinals Leadership helped lead the Firebirds […]
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40th Annual Tremper High School Blood Drive, Update on Blood Shortage
KENOSHA – On Thursday, March 10, Tremper High School will be welcoming Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin back to its campus from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. for the largest student-led blood drive in the state of Wisconsin. This year marks the 40th anniversary of Tremper’s blood drive. Not only is Versiti hoping to collect […]
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UPDATED Racine, Kenosha Unified Schools Virtual Today Due to Ice Storm
RACINE, KENOSHA – All Racine and Kenosha Unified School District have moved to virtual learning today due to the impending ice storm. Decisions were made during the 5 o’clock hour Tuesday morning. Burlington, Union Grove and Waterford schools are closed. Gateway Technical College campus and center locations are closed today as well. All college facilities […]
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Youth As Resources grant applications open through March 11
Kenosha County Youth As Resources (YAR) grant applications are now being accepted for the 2021-22 granting year until March 11. Grants of up to $500 are available for Kenosha County youth who are making a difference in their communities. Qualifying groups of two or more youth, grades K-12, will have a sponsor organization such as […]
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Reuther coach says “next man up” mentality is key
Adjusting and going with a “next man up” mentality has been a key for Kenosha Reuther boys basketball this season. Currently, the Bulldogs sit at 10-8 overall with two games remaining before the WIAA postseason starts next week. Kenosha Reuther has three players that average double figures in Kamauri Leavell, Jermarion Jones and DeAndre Hayes […]
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“No-no-no way!” ‘SIX’ Broadway tour welcomes KUSD grad
Tour casting was announced Feb. 14 on Broadway World for the popular new musical “SIX.” Among the names appeared Khaila Wilcoxon’s, a graduate of Indian Trail High School and Academy. She will be portraying Catherine of Aragon. Wilcoxon graduated from ITHSA in 2014 before starting her college journey at UW-Stevens Point, where she graduated in […]
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Bomb Threat Investigated at Bradford High School
Bradford High School was placed on a “hold” due to a bomb threat that was called into 911 this morning. According to a Kenosha Police Department tweet, the threat was believed to be unsubstantiated, however, police and fire departments were there, actively investigating. Police did not recommend students be picked up at this time, and […]
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Grant Elementary Students Spread Valentine’s Cheer at Local Nursing Facility
Residents at The Bay at Waters Edge Health and Rehabilitation Center were surprised with Valentine’s Day cards today from students at Grant Elementary School. Some of the Valentine’s cards from Grant Elementary students. – Activities Director Velnet Pier thanked the participating classes “for providing the beautiful, creative, and thoughtful cards to Residents at The Bay […]
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Franklin’s convoy passes Kenosha Bradford 63-51
Franklin’s convoy passes Kenosha Bradford 63-51
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KUSD Seeks Input on Elementary Guided Reading Materials
KENOSHA – The Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) Elementary Literacy Curriculum Team is inviting parents/guardians and concerned community members to review the finalists for the Guided Reading instructional materials for grades K-5. The team is seeking feedback on these materials before making their final decisions to recommend adoption into the curriculum. For those wishing to […]